BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
R389 BWUMOT history
R389 BWU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 106,520 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,056 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 BWU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 BWU was last recorded at 106,520 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 2,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Aug 2024: 104,305 miles, lower than 120,109 miles on 22 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 104,305 miles · 12 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,215 miles
- Average per year
- 2,056 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,520 miles
- 2024 – 104,305 miles
- 2023 – 120,109 miles
- 2022 – 114,518 miles
- 2021 – 106,895 miles
- 2020 – 102,124 miles
- 2016 – 101,842 miles
- 2015 – 100,807 miles
- 2014 – 99,734 miles
- 2013 – 98,749 miles
- 2012 – 97,488 miles
- 2011 – 96,356 miles
- 2010 – 95,045 miles
- 2009 – 89,014 miles
- 2008 – 81,794 miles
- 2007 – 75,153 miles
- 2006 – 66,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,520 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,520 miles (+2,215)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 106,520 miles
- Test number
- 663832793919
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,305 miles (-15,804)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 104,305 miles
- Test number
- 961765154130
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,109 miles (+5,591)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 120,109 miles
- Test number
- 848041177998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,518 miles (+7,623)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,518 miles
- Test number
- 585371393138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,895 miles (+4,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 106,895 miles
- Test number
- 835921877053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 102,124 miles
- Test number
- 717805862644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,124 miles (+282)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,124 miles
- Test number
- 356169918790
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,842 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 101,842 miles
- Test number
- 158850510838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 100,807 miles
- Test number
- 839686305044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,807 miles (+1,073)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,807 miles
- Test number
- 919876005061
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass99,734 miles (+985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 99,734 miles
- Test number
- 189911224043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass98,749 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 98,749 miles
- Test number
- 599504323039
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass97,488 miles (+1,132)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 97,488 miles
- Test number
- 999399612087
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail96,356 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,356 miles
- Test number
- 136535221031
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass96,356 miles (+1,311)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,356 miles
- Test number
- 896415721001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,045 miles (+6,031)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 95,045 miles
- Test number
- 512140440041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,014 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 89,014 miles
- Test number
- 864023129054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,986 miles (+7,192)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,986 miles
- Test number
- 260476919057
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass81,794 miles (+6,641)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 81,794 miles
- Test number
- 420374818010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,153 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 75,153 miles
- Test number
- 483583027055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,150 miles (+8,860)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,150 miles
- Test number
- 172263927043
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass66,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 66,290 miles
- Test number
- 813565426071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R389 BWU
- Does R389 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R389 BWU expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R389 BWU?
- The MOT on R389 BWU expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R389 BWU done?
- R389 BWU was recorded at 106,520 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 2,056 miles a year.
- Has R389 BWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 BWU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on R389 BWU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R389 BWU find?
- R389 BWU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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